[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Commissioners of York County 4-13-1994. Amendments
noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Advisory boards — See Ch. 129.
The name of this Council shall be the "York County Area Agency
on Aging Advisory Council" (YCAAA).
The purpose of this Council shall be to represent the older
people of York County by defending their rights and expanding their
viable options in the pursuit of health, independence and dignity.
This Council shall also review and evaluate existing and proposed
programs, policies and legislation affecting its constituency.
A.
Authority rests in the federal law, which states that the Council
is to "advise the Area Agency on all matters relating to the administration
of the area plan and operations conducted thereunder."
B.
The Council is mandated to:
(1)
Advise the Area Agency to develop and administer the area plan.
(2)
Review the area plan or summary.
(3)
Review, at least quarterly, documents or summaries thereof detailing
the progress achieved to date by the Area Agency toward the accomplishment
of the objectives set forth in the area plan.
(4)
Review and comment on all policies, programs and actions which affect
older persons.
(5)
Conduct public hearings.
(6)
Represent the interests of older people.
C.
State law, in the creation of a Pennsylvania Department of Aging,
further requires "maximum possible involvement of such (councils)
in determining local programs and policies and advocacy roles within
the Area Agency."
A.
Membership. The membership of the Advisory Council shall be limited
to a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 19 persons and shall be composed
of the following:
(2)
Geographic representation shall be considered in the selection of
members, as feasible.
(3)
Priority shall be given, if other criteria are met, to persons who
have demonstrated a strong interest in assuring independence and dignity
for all older people.
(4)
Persons not eligible for voting membership are:
(a)
Employees or governing board members of any agency under contract
to YCAAA, although such individuals may serve in a nonvoting capacity
on committees.
(b)
Appointing authorities and their employees.
(c)
Personnel employed by YCAAA, except that the Agency Director
serves the Council ex officio and staff may be assigned to assist
committees.
B.
Applicants for Council membership will be solicited and screened
by the Nominating Committee, which will present recommendation to
the full Council for approval. Upon approval, the applicants will
be submitted to the York County Board of County Commissioners for
its review and approval.
C.
Term of service for Council membership shall be three years from
the month following formal notification from the York County Board
of County Commissioners. No member shall be permitted to serve more
than two consecutive full terms.
D.
Termination.
(1)
Resignation from the Council before the end of term shall be made
in writing to the Chairperson.
(2)
A member who is absent for three consecutive meetings or who fails
to attend at least 50% of the meetings in a calendar year will be
sent a letter asking his/her intentions with respect to the Council.
The letter will be sent immediately following a Council meeting. Failure
to reply before the next meeting will be considered a resignation.
A.
Officers of this Council shall be a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson,
Secretary and Treasurer.
B.
Officers shall be elected from the membership of the Council for
a term of two years or until expiration of Council membership, whichever
is less.
C.
No officer shall be elected to serve for more than two consecutive
terms.
D.
Officers shall be elected by a majority vote of members present at
the last meeting of the calendar year.
A.
The Council shall hold regularly scheduled bimonthly meetings or
as needed of the full Council. The standing committees shall hold
working meetings in the month between the full Council meetings.
B.
The annual meeting shall be held in December.
C.
A quorum shall consist of 60% of the current total membership.
A.
Standing committees. All standing committees shall establish a regular
meeting date and time and shall report such meetings to the Council,
in writing, using committee meeting report forms.
(5)
Advocacy Committee. The Advocacy Committee shall be responsible to:
(a)
Study and make recommendations on current or proposed legislation
at all levels of government that impact upon eligible people.
(b)
Actively promote changes in policy and program for the benefit
of eligible people.
(c)
Select issues that need to be addressed that are in the best
interest of our constituency.
(6)
Finance Committee. The Finance Committee shall be responsible to:
B.
Ad hoc committees or task forces will be established by the Council
Chairperson as needed.
The York County Commissioners shall appoint appropriate staff
to support the work of the Council and its respective committees.
These bylaws can be adopted and amended at any regular meeting
of the Council by a two-thirds majority vote of the membership of
the Council or can be amended by a two-thirds majority of the members
present, provided that prior notification has been made and copies
distributed at least 10 days in advance. Additionally, adoption of
the bylaws is subject to the approval of the County Commissioners.
